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Virtual Machine: RDP Listener Initialization Failure — Ongoing Issue

Problem description I am experiencing an issue where the RDP-Tcp listener fails to initialize on my Windows virtual machine. Despite replacing registry configurations, regenerating certificates, verifying permissions, and restarting services, the…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.

10,474 questions
asked 2026-11-11T22:33:33.62+00:00
Callum Woodward 41 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T22:45:33.5866667+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 10,800 Reputation points
2 answers

New Outlook - Can't Open PDFs

Hello, New Outlook appears to be messing up again. I have a user who cannot open shared mailbox PDF attachments. They can open other files. It 'resolved' itself momentarily, and then it stopped working again. I tried the following I found on other…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-11-10T22:54:27.1633333+00:00
Sotero Morales Chona 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:44:15.3866667+00:00
Lin V 1,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Restrict ChatGPT Outlook access to one user and authorized shared mailboxes

We are evaluating the OpenAI ChatGPT Outlook Email integration with Microsoft 365 and need guidance on restricting its access. We've disabled all 24 email-writing tools and retained seven read-only tools. ChatGPT's permissions configuration now shows…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-11-05T20:28:23.4466667+00:00
James Bordine 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:42:16.3766667+00:00
James Bordine 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Can I change the font size or character length of OneDrive's file paths?

Hello, A few months ago I began to notice a change in the font size used in the file path for OneDrive. I first noticed this change on a personal laptop, then on work desktops, and finally on my personal home desktop. The font size used for file paths…

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For education | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T21:58:41.8833333+00:00
Matteo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:40:44.3966667+00:00
Ryan-N 16,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered error. Windows installation can not prooceed

how to fix computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered error. Windows installation can not prooceed

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-11-11T22:00:17.3466667+00:00
GLENN QUINN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:38:39.92+00:00
Igor Leyko 112.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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VPN Gateway (VpnGw1AZ): ~300 s periodic data-path stalls on S2S tunnel, follows active instance, no log entries

Title: VPN Gateway (VpnGw1AZ): ~300 s periodic data-path stalls on S2S tunnel, follows active instance, no log entries Problem On a site-to-site IPsec VPN, traffic through the tunnel stalls for 100 to 400 ms about every 300 seconds (measured interval…

Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway

An Azure service that enables the connection of on-premises networks to Azure through site-to-site virtual private networks.

2,208 questions
asked 2026-11-11T18:52:01.3+00:00
Francis Morissette 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:34:34.73+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 10,800 Reputation points
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My account has been compromised. Recovered it, but a auto-forward rule keeps appearing

My account has been compromised. I have recovered it, reset the password, put 2FA in place and remove all devices with access rights. However, an autoforward rule keeps appearing. Everytime I delete the rule or deactivate it, another rule is created

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-11-11T21:49:27.83+00:00
RH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:31:50.2766667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how can I get the activation code for a copy of windows 11 pro that I purchased that is in my windows account?

I purchased a copy of Windows 11 Pro and never got the email with the activation code. How can I get the activation code for a copy of windows 11 pro that I purchased that is in my windows account? What do I have to do to get a refund if Microsoft will…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-11-11T21:57:47.54+00:00
James Marks 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:31:05.4233333+00:00
Igor Leyko 112.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Sound works but Mic does not work

My mic does not work. Also, my bluetooth ear buds do not work

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
asked 2026-11-10T21:39:32.7933333+00:00
Kyle frazier 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:29:40.9066667+00:00
Ruby Nguyen 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I want to share microsoft form results via excel with a group

I want to share results from a Microsoft Form with a group/team mates so they can download the Excel file. I do not want them to have access to edit or modify the actual form. How do I do this?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Files | Find and share files
asked 2026-11-10T17:49:54.67+00:00
Russell, Adrina A 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:29:27.2866667+00:00
Ruby Nguyen 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Loading loop when trying to insert a quiz

Quiz won't insert - loading loop and no quiz in the slide

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For business | Windows
asked 2026-11-11T22:02:49.5133333+00:00
Todd Morgan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:27:18.4733333+00:00
Kai-L 21,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Global Admin Locked Out - No Authenticator Access

Hello, I am the owner of a business and have 2 emails associated to my account. I believe that my license for Microsoft 365 expired as I am no longer able to access my email - I'm getting an Error: 500. I'm no longer able to log into the only Global…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-11-10T22:15:47.3933333+00:00
Kirby Johnson 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-11T22:24:19.4233333+00:00
Kirby Johnson 20 Reputation points
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server: Service and subscription limits — Issue with Burstable SKUs in East US 2

Problem description I am experiencing issues with deploying and changing to Burstable compute SKUs for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the East US 2 region. Despite regional availability and quota reports indicating that Burstable SKUs…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2026-11-11T21:24:25.5266667+00:00
Jon-9536 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-11-11T22:24:12.71+00:00
TP 165.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

I cant open links in hotmail

I cant open links in hotmail. When I click on link nothing happens. It is like the app is frozen.Could you please advise?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-08-27T19:06:17.3166667+00:00
Sam Caudle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:22:41.79+00:00
Vinton Today 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Search full-text index lacks most Outlook Classic mail content with Copilot+ PC

TITLE Windows Search full-text index lacks most classic Outlook mail content on one PC; identical PSTs index fully on another PC (same Windows and Outlook builds) CATEGORY Search (Desktop Environment > Search, or nearest equivalent) SUMMARY Two PCs…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-11-11T19:36:07.4466667+00:00
Simon Garrett 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:20:45.3833333+00:00
Ruby Nguyen 3,735 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

I was charged twice for office 365

I was charged $129.95 twice on Oct. 2, 2026 for office 365 personal, why???

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-11-11T22:19:54.4366667+00:00
John Agapinos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:20:38+00:00

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Failure of ads to load on MS Solitaire

I have a new ad that appears on Solitaire. It won't load past 2 seconds and the spinning circle remains and does not complete. I have told MS that it isn't working but nothing happened. Even restarting Solitaire won't stop this ad trying to load and I…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-11-09T23:21:07.8933333+00:00
Alan Farrell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T22:19:57.7833333+00:00
Alan Farrell 0 Reputation points
2 answers

i need assistance with outlook

I created an alias on my primary email account. I am sharing my subscription and need to give that email to a family member. it is active and cannot afford to change it.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-11-11T21:42:00.18+00:00
answered 2026-11-11T22:18:01.7633333+00:00
Emmanuel Santana 40,315 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

passwordless security key sign-in

Hi, i have enabled passwordless security key sign-in to on-premises resources by using Azure AD following instructions on this article : …

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2022-03-06T12:56:11.433+00:00
Abdelilah Ait Bendra 11 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-11T22:17:41.64+00:00
Indrani Rentala 0 Reputation points
1 answer

updating win 8 to win 11

How do I update win 8 to win 11?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-11-11T21:09:25.0533333+00:00
chuck hall 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-11-11T22:17:35.32+00:00
_AW_ 70,246 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator